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Whole World in His Hands

He's Got the Whole World

Day 46of 180
Week 10of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that God created and cares for the whole world

2

Sing simple song with hand motions

3

Begin understanding God's love encompasses everything

Psalm 24:1

The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.

Psalm 24:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ownership and care for the entire world

📦 Materials Needed

  • Globe or world map
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Soft play globe (optional)

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and show globe. Ask, 'Who made everything we see?'

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we play yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Introduce concept of God holding the whole world

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made everything we can see
  • He loves all people and animals
  • The world is special to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you point to where you live on the globe?
  • What special things do you see on the globe?
3Activity: Whole World Singing (6 min)
singing with globe

Sing 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands' with globe interactions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold globe while singing
  2. Spin globe gently on 'whole world'
  3. Use gentle hand motions
  4. Encourage child to touch globe
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Hold child's hand while moving globe

Challenge: Let child spin globe and point to different continents

4Closing (3 min)

Gentle review of God's love for the world

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who made the world?
  • Does God love everything?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing about tiny babies in God's hands

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children learn best through repetition and physical interaction

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use soft, enthusiastic voice
  • Make eye contact
  • Allow child to explore globe
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for full 15 minutes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to sing/move

Extension Activities

  • Color world map from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Read picture book about God's creation from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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